No pressure, just prepared
You want a meaningful experience that doesn’t put your health or safety at risk. We fully support that!
Deep down, having a condom handy, even if you aren’t sexually active is a way of showing up for yourself… while waiting for the right moment (or right person!).
Tip #1
Keep a condom on you, even if you don’t plan on using it
Carrying a condom is not an automatic green light to start having sex.
It just means you’re ready for it if the moment happens. One less thing your future self has to worry about!
Always remember to check its expiration date before using it!
Tip #2
Get tested even if you don’t have penetrative sex
Yes, you can contract an STBBI even without penetration. There is a risk of exposure with genital contact, or mouth-to-genital contact, or when sex toys are shared.
Making an appointment for screening is the best way to get an accurate sense of your overall sexual health.
To reduce risks during oral sex, you can use a dental dam, which is a square piece of latex placed over the vulva or anus before oral stimulation. Another option is to cut a condom lengthwise to make one.
To learn more about different methods of protection, check out this article.
